Iconic Spring 1981 Halston Fully Hand Beaded & Sequinned Silver & Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-christianlacroix The body of the dress

The body of the dress is fully lined in a cream silk and the sleeves are unlined

The band is a black silk satin and circles the brim until it turns into a large flat blow at the back

There is discoloration / fading to the lining under the arms which you of course cannot see from the exterior

This gives it a touch of romance that hints at eras past but never becomes to like a costume but rather feels like true couture

It is entirely cut on the bias with minimal seaming as was his signature style

Iconic Spring 1981 Halston Fully Hand Beaded & Sequinned Silver & Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-christianlacroix The body of the dressThis one of the most spectacular Halston dresses I have had in the shop. It's from Spring 1981 and of this point Halston was still in full control of his brand. He had not yet signed the international licensing agreements that would be the beginning of his downfall in 1983. He was at the top of his game and anyone who was anybody was wearing the Halston label. His prices were sky high and the work put into the pieces was impeccable. This is a fabulous